God is Even Bigger!

Floyd is doing well over all, but he was distressed when he heard about my surgery today.  The therapist said he moaned softly and cried gently - she spent time with him to calm him down, and prayed with him.  I tried to "downplay" it as much as possible, but I knew I needed to tell him about it.  I am praying for his heart.

This week has been a very rough time.  I have struggled with high levels of pain which is why the doctor rushed to get my surgery date for today.  I'm so grateful for all the prayers and encouragements I have received.  

The surgery will be a big one - 4 surgeons involved, all working in their area of specialty.  This will be my 7th surgery, and my doctor reminds me it will be the biggest one I've faced yet........but I keep declaring that God is even bigger!!  I have to be honest and say that it's a bit daunting to me - but I also feel content and at peace.  It's a strange combination of feelings!

I'm reading a book with this dedication:  "To those who have learned that brokenness can be the door to blessing."  I love that.  I think it expresses what we have walked through the last few years.  We have experienced brokenness, pain, suffering - but also God's goodness, grace, strength, and faithfulness.  It has been both a difficult, and a precious time.

I remind myself of this as I face the daunting surgery ahead.   I look for the blessings!  And I continue to pray for miracles - in whatever way God wants to bring them.  

I would feel alone if it weren't for the fact that I know there are so many holding up my weak arms in prayer.  I am so grateful for that.  With the support of those prayers, and God's help!!!, I'll make it through

"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man.  And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.  But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."  1 Corinthians 10:13